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Endometriosis, or “endo” for short, is a condition that happens when tissue similar to the lining of a woman’s uterus (womb) grows outside of the uterus, according to the Office on Women s Health. (1) It can cause painful periods, pain during sex, irregular bleeding, digestive problems, infertility, and other symptoms, notes the Mayo Clinic. (2)
Endometriosis affects about 200 million women worldwide and about 1 out of every 10 women in the United States. Yet the disease is often misdiagnosed or missed altogether, says the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound). (3) Lack of education and awareness is a big reason endometriosis goes undetected.
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We tend to talk about herpes in hushed tones, as if having herpes is somehow a badge of shame. But this viral infection is incredible common, not a big deal at all from a health standpoint, and best of all, it can be effectively treated.
With that out of the way, let s talk about just how many people live with it. Worldwide, 491.5 million people have been diagnosed with HSV-2, the virus that causes genital herpes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). HSV-1 is the virus that causes cold sores on the mouth and lips, but both types of herpes can infect either the mouth, genitals, or anus. One in five women ages 14 to 49 has genital herpes, per the Office on Women s Health.
Saying goodbye to the pain: 25-year-old raises awareness about endometriosis
Taylor Lee knows pain in a way that only a woman could know. But the Baxter woman, who recently had her uterus removed, wants to spare other women the pain she had endured from endometriosis and was prolonged by misdiagnosis. I want to help the .
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Taylor Lee cuddles with her cat Ellie at her apartment in Baxter. The 25-year-old underwent a hysterectomy after years of enduring the pain of endometriosis. Kelly Humphrey / Forum News Service
Taylor Lee knows pain in a way that only a woman could know.